Showing the BC would not have changed the possible negative outcomes - he would have been off the ballot regardless.
He was off the ballot until the plaintiffs opened their mouths.
Accepting a default judgement means there is no hearing, which means there is no requirement to produce evidence. Which means there was no evidence to conceal. I don’t think any court in the land would say that “I am guilty” could be construed as an attempt to conceal evidence.
Again, I don't see how you could know that so I'll chalk that up to your stating your opinion.
He was off the ballot until the plaintiffs opened their mouths.
How do you know that? Silence got them nothing and Malihi could have ruled any way he chose, as is evident.